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Nexstar

Nexstar Becomes 2nd Biggest U.S. Broadcaster After Merger

by | Jan 18, 2017
The $4.6 billion merger with Media General creates a company that will be visible in 39 percent of U.S. households.
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Forbes
Dallas Hits No. 1 on Forbes List of ‘Best Buy Cities’
by | Jan 18, 2017
Data shows strong home prices, as well as solid job and population growth.
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humanities
SMU Profs Given Grants for Humanities Research
by | Jan 17, 2017
SMU professors Zachary Wallmark and Sabri Ates were named fellowship grant recipients by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Lincoln
Lincoln, Tesla Meet Customers Where They ‘Live, Work, & Dine’
by | Jan 17, 2017
Lincoln will open its second experience center at The Star in Frisco complete with 3D modeling and an immersive sound system.
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Endowment to Boost Assistance to Uninsured Burn Survivors

by | Jan 13, 2017
Sons of the Flag Endowment for Burn Care Supplies will start with a value of $25,000 with the help of a matching donation from the Parkland Foundation.
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UNT Researchers Develop Cooling Cushion to Prevent Ulcers for People in Wheelchairs
by | Jan 13, 2017
UNT Health Science Center researchers have created a cushion that could improve the quality of life for people in wheelchairs.
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solar
Taylor Farms Plants Solar Panels at Dallas Facility
by | Jan 13, 2017
The panels will supply 17 percent of the power to the facility, with the remainder coming from traditional sources.
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Unibees App Alerts Students to Campus Freebies, Events
by | Jan 13, 2017
The app created by UTD students has about 2,500 users on campus and is planning to expand to UTA this month.
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special needs

Irving-based Chuck E. Cheese’s Growing Special Needs Program

by | Jan 12, 2017
The sensory-friendly event designed for autistic children and their families will be rolling out nationwide later this year.
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Dallas-based Wingstop Offers 1st Menu-specific Ordering Via Alexa
by | Jan 12, 2017
Amazon Alexa prompts users through the ordering process -- no pre-selected favorite order needed.
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New Murals in the Works for Downtown Plano
by | Jan 11, 2017
The Plano Art Association and Historic Downtown Plano Association are planning to install three new public art pieces by April.
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DFW Website Launches to Boost Interest in Teaching Profession

by | Jan 11, 2017
The U.S. Department of Education is teaming with Dallas-based The Commit! Partnership for the first regional initiative in its teacher recruitment campaign.
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Tyler Station
Gallery: Oak Cliff’s Tyler Station Holds Open House
by | Jan 11, 2017
The former Dixie Wax Paper manufacturing plant will soon get new life as a hub for entrepreneurs.
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Search-fund Model Gains Popularity for Acquisitions
by | Jan 10, 2017
Using the search-fund method, entrepreneurs get money from investors to acquire established privately-held companies.
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Fred Chang
SMU’s Chang to be Inducted as TAMEST Member
by | Jan 10, 2017
TAMEST is composed of 270 members from 18 member institutions in Texas, and promotes top achievers in engineering, medicine, and science.
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